Insta360 App: How to Connect Apple Watch to Control Camera

Insta360 App: How to Connect Apple Watch to Control Camera

Applicable Models: ONE X, X2, X3, X4, X4 Air, X5, Ace, Ace Pro, Ace Pro 2, GO 3, GO 3S, GO Ultra, ONE R, and ONE RS

Can't find your phone or want to shoot remotely? You can use your Apple Watch to remotely control your Insta360 camera and capture shots with ease.

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How to connect Apple Watch to a camera

Step 1. Install the Insta360 app on your Apple Watch

Method 1: Install via your iPhone

1. Ensure you have the latest version of the Insta360 app installed on your iPhone.
2. Open the "Watch" app on your iPhone.
3. Swipe down to find your camera model and tap "Install".

Method 2: Install directly on your Apple Watch

Open the App Store on your Apple Watch, search for "Insta360", and download the app.

Step 2. Connect your App Watch to a camera

1. Press the camera's power button to turn it on.
2. Open the Insta360 app on your Apple Watch, and it will search for the corresponding camera model.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts and tap "Confirm" to complete the pairing process.

Please note:

• When searching, please confirm the camera model (e.g., X2, X3, X4, etc.).
• Under conditions without signal interference, the effective Bluetooth connection range is up to 10 meters.

How to use Apple Watch to control a camera

Starting from v2.14.0, the Insta360 app for Apple Watch supports double-tap to control shooting. Here are the steps:

1. In your Apple Watch, tap "Settings" > "Gestures" > enable "Double Tap".

2. Make sure the Insta360 app has been updated to v2.14.0 or later, and that your watch is successfully connected to the camera.
3. After the update, when you enter the shooting page for the first time, a pop-up window will prompt you to guide you. Click "Confirm" to go to the shooting page.

4. On the shooting page, tap the shooting mode icon at the bottom left to switch shooting modes; tap the bottom right to adjust shooting parameters.
5. While the watch screen is on, double tap your fingers to control the shutter:

• In the photo mode, you can double tap your fingers to take a photo.
• In the video mode, you can double tap your fingers to start recording, and double tap them again to stop recording.

Please note: If an abnormal situation occurs while the watch screen is on, you can double tap "Confirm" to proceed.

FAQ

1. Which gestures does Apple Watch support to control a camera?

Currently, it only supports controlling a camera by double tap.

2. Which models of Apple Watch support the gesture control feature?

Currently, Apple Watch S9, S10, S11, Ultra2, Ultra3, and SE3 support the gesture control feature for shooting.